Cryptic Crossword

260 professional cryptic crosswords to keep you pondering.

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Cryptic Crossword - 260 Puzzles for Enthusiasts

"Cryptic Crossword" is an Android app offering 260 professional cryptic puzzles for experienced crossword fans. It includes a tutorial, features like pinch zooming, cheats, and detailed clue explanations. Suitable for high-resolution tablets, it ensures an ad-free experience with customizable preferences and multiple keyboard options. Perfect for those seeking a deeper challenge, this app will keep you entertained for hours!

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App stats

By: Teazel Ltd

Users: 28,953

111

Rating: 4.42

(3,096)

0.02

Version: 1.54 (Last updated: 2024-10-17)

Creation date: 2010-11-03

Price: 5.49

Email: in*****@teazel.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Permissions

Other:

view network connections
full network access
prevent device from sleeping
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Ranking

# 331,490 ▲ 251

Other rankings

#8 in Game word (Paid) ▲ 2

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App summary

Analyze keywords

You've tried the rest, now try the best.
260 professional Cryptic Crossword puzzles to keep you pondering.
These are cryptic level crosswords, suitable for seasoned crossword enthusiasts.

Features:
- Tutorial for Cryptic Puzzles
- pinch zooming grid
- clue list view
- cheats, highlight mistakes and answer checking
- share a clue (via email, Twitter, Facebook, etc)
- suitable for tablets
- high resolution tablets supported
- no ads
- resume button
- extra preferences (jump letters, grey out completed clues, etc)
- 3 keyboard choices
- explanations for each clue (Pack 8 onward)

If you're finding Cryptic a little too challenging, why not try our standard Crossword app.

Or maybe you're looking for American style puzzles, with no hanging letters? If so, then try our Crossword (US) app.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Great variety of cryptic crosswords with different difficulty levels
No ads, making for an uninterrupted experience
Good for learning cryptic crosswords with tips and explanations
Suitable for both beginners and intermediate solvers
Functional user interface with a 'clear all packs' feature

Cons

Lack of explanations for answers, leaving some users guessing
Over-reliance on anagram clues, making puzzles feel repetitive
Some reused clues leading to frustration
Occasional bugs with app functionality (e.g., clue navigation issues)
A desire for more challenging puzzles for experienced users

Most mentioned

Enjoyable puzzles that keep users engaged
Users appreciate the educational value of the app
Mention of the app's usefulness for practicing and improving crossword skills
Some frustrations with clue types and reused content

User reviews

Lovely way into learning cryptic crosswords, clues are mostly pretty good (some slightly dodgy ones and a lot of clues the same sort of style) and you can check as you go if you want.